It’s January, a time folks resolve to get in shape. But where to start? First off, start by getting some advice. This page is full of it! So let’s go.

Exercise: let’s warm up with some exercise links.

• See how fit you are by reading this.
• You don’t need a lot of gear to work out. Even a strength exercise band can give you a great workout. Or a sandbag. More sandbag workouts here.
• For the olds, here a strength workout you can use.
• For folks with mobility issues, these seated chair exercises might be what you need.
• Not all runs need to be long. Even running a short distance is good.
• What your heart rate tells you about your fitness.
• New to the gym and gym gear? Read this.
• On weight training.
• Good breathing leads to good fitness. So learn more aboutthe art of breathing.For folks with high blood pressure, learn how exercise can help you manage your blood pressure.
• Sitting all day is bad for even fit people. Read this and see.

Gear: here’s some good links on gear, mainly Nike.

• Nike has been making the pegasus running shoe for decades. Here’s something on the latest, the nike pegasus 41.
• If you are more of a trail running, you might want to check out the nike pegasus trail 4.
• Speaking of Nike, I have always been a fan of their mission.
• The nike run club app might help you get running again.
• What to look for in a  running shoes, be they Nike or otherwise.

Diet: for a lot of folks, you may not need so much to exercise as to eat better and lose weight. These could help.

• If you need help eating healthy all week, consider these meal prep tips.
• If you want to improve your gut health, you might be able to settle for cheese and eight everyday foods that are great for it.
• Read about how marketing labels get you thinking foods are healthy
• More on the risks of sugar on your health.
• Here’s when your weight loss will plateau, according to science.
• Something I.F. fans should read:It’s cutting calories—not intermittent fasting—that drops weight, study suggests.
• Not everyone thinks you should restrict your diet. For example, fat activist Virginia Sole Smith.

Health in general: finally, these are a mix of good links.

• Do you take daily multivitamins ? Then read this.
• Are you expecting to get a colonoscopy soon? Then read about what your options for sedation during my upcoming colonoscopy. More colonoscopy information here and here. Here’s some information on colonoscopy alternatives. I put mine off for a long time. Don’t be like me: when your doctor says go get one, go get one. It’s not all that bad.
• A good piece on how sleep helps our brains.
• Finally don’t listen to the TikTok folks. Experts say you dont need a low dopamine morning routine.